11/23/2011

Have you decided on your Christmas paper yet. For the past couple of weeks we have been taking a look at all the new lines coming in for Christmas. Today we are going to look at 2 more lines. I know what you are thinking--How do I choose? I am right there with you. There are so many new lines but I know there is the perfect collection (or maybe 2) that is calling your name!

11/21/2011

Join Mary Pat in this month's Sketch Class. In the class we will be using the holiday line from Crate Paper. You will make 3 double page layouts. This will be perfect for you to get a head start on all your holiday scrapping!

11/18/2011

Open House Saturday December 3rd from 1-4pm

Mark your calendars for our Open House coming on December 3rd. Join our staff and designers as we have created some great holiday projects and cards to inspire YOU!

Drop in and make tons of projects for only $2 each!

Join our Sizzix Sales Rep Debbie Zegarra to learn how to use the new dies and stamps from Sizzix and Hero Arts!

Enjoy some refreshments and good holiday spirit!

Here is a look at one of the many Holiday Craft ideas that you will find on display.

I make this banner- Believe- using the Imaginisce Santa's Little Helper Line. I will have complete step by step instructions on who to create this adorable banner. You will also find many other projects from the Design Team along with instructions. So mark you calendar and plan on stopping in for a wonderful afternoon of Holiday craftiness!

Echo Park has quickly become so many scrappers go to paper line. This year they have gone all out for this year's collection. They have put together not one, not two, but THREE new lines for the holidays. All the lines are just so perfect is is hard to choose but with 3 lines there is something for everyone here.

Season's Greetings

This line also has some very cute embellishments. I love the brads and chipboard!

Next up we have Holly Jolly Christmas

The sticker collection is just way too cute in this line along with the chipboard. Isn't that Santa cute?

Dots and Stripes

This line is very traditional and very elegant. The colors of brown, red, green and gold are just beautiful.

11/17/2011

Arrive EARLY for the best DEALS!Still Time for Last Minute Sellers to sign up!Some product has already arrived...lots of goodies including stamps...cricut cartridges...sizzix dies and more!

A great way to sell your old scrapbooking and stamping products and get store credit for brand new products!Sign up for table space... only a $10 deposit required!Call the store for details 937-299-6288

Cash and Credit is accepted as a form of payment...no frequent buyer cards will be punched and bring your own shopping bag as we always run out of shopping baskets! All sales are final.

11/15/2011

The new line from Sei says it all- Holiday Cheer. This line is sure to brighten and cheer any layout or card. It just reminds me children playing outside in the snow!

The colors of this line are so wonderful, bright and of course cheery! There are so many goodies available like wonderful chipboard snowmen, and awesome die cuts! I think you will love this line when you see it.

The next new line is from Bazzill Basics. It is called Holiday Wishes.

The big buttons are so cool! The will just be the perfect embellishment on any holiday project.

Debbie has a new class coming up on December 4th Sunday 1:30. This new class features teh Simple Stories Generations line and you will be making your own Family Recipe Album. Let me tell you I saw a sneak peek of the book and you all will be amazed! It is so wonderful.

Here is a sneak peek at the cover of the album.

And here is the line of paper that you will be using from Simple Stories.

A great way to sell your old scrapbooking and stamping products and get store credit for brand new products!Sign up for table space... only a $10 deposit required!Call the store for details 937-299-6288

Today for our Design Team Inspiration Stephanie has let us all in on her design process. We will look step by step at her creating a layout for the store. At the end there are directions and an awesome supply list so that you can create a layout just like Stephanie's!

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PICTURES: 1) Secure the Evergreen Bo Bunny polka dot paper onto brown Bazzill Basics cardstock2) Trim the "Happy Holiday" paper in half and secure on each side of the green polka dot cardstock3) Place striped paper under the "Happy Holiday" paper. Secure picture on top of "Happy Holiday paper"4) Place "Snowflake" paper on top of Happy Holiday paper on left side of page. Tear the snowflake paper at the bottom.5) Repeat same process to make the second page of layout. Secure polka dot paper on top of brown cardstock. Use remaining "Happy Holiday" paper on left & right side of the layout. 6) Place "Ornament" paper on top of the "Happy Holiday Paper"7) Organize a collage of pictures on Cream cardstock. Then place on top of the ornament paper.8) Embellish the page with the Cosmo Cricket stickers. Print journaling on transparency film and secure with brads.9) Embellish the second page with remaining Cosmo Cricket stickers. Print journaling onto cardstock. Place sticker on top of journaling and trim off excess paper. Use the Chestnut Roan stamp to darken edge of paper to create an antiqued look.

11/12/2011

As promised I am back to let you all know about the NEW challenge. This month's challenge features the brand new stamps from La La Land Crafts. These new stamps are just the cutest! If you haven't stopped in to see the new stamps they are made from high quality rubber stamps with a wonderful cling backing. The images are perfect for those of you that love to color with copics or your prismacolor pencils. Here is a look at a couple of the new stamps

How cute are they?

Challenge: Create a project-card, scrapbook page, or altered item that includes at least ONE new La la land stamp. Post the project on our facebook page by November 27th. I will announce the winner on November 28th. The winners will bring in their project for it to be placed on display in the store. First prize will win a $10 gift card and 2nd place will win a $5 gift card. There must be at least 3 people entered in the contest.

Here are a couple examples of some beautiful projects from the La La Land Design Team.

So what are you waiting for? Stop in the store today and pick up one-two or even three of these adorable stamps and get crafting! I can't wait to see all your wonderful projects. If you have problems posting on facebook please email me @ siehledwithakiss@gmail.com and I will post it for you!

11/11/2011

STOP BY CARDIOLOGY ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, AT 11:00TO MAKE A THANKSGIVING CARD USING A CRAFTY SECRETS" SENTIMENT AND A NORTHWOODS" THANKSGIVING HAT (THIS STAMP CAN BE ADAPTED FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY TOO!)

11/08/2011

Today I am going to feature the new line from Making Memories. This is a wonderful new Holiday line and the name is just perfect for the line--Twinkle. Here is a quick look at a couple of items in this pretty line.

I just love the traditional colors of this line. Stop on in and take a look for yourself! See you soon with a look at Sei's new line!

Are you ready for a day of crafting with Jill Yegerlehner (the head bean herself) and Kimber McGray?

Join them this Saturday, November 12th

Jillibean Card Class from 10-12 @25- Flowers can Bloom All Year Long

Join Kimber McGray in this fun class. In this class you will be creating all different types of flowers.

Christmas Gift Idea Class-12:30-2:30 $35

Join both Kimber and Jill for 2 hours of gift making with Jillibean Soup! These gifts will be perfect to give to someone during the holiday season or to keep for yourself. In the class you will be making 3 projects plus a wonderful Advent Calendar.

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The last class of the day is:

Jill Yeherlehner's Christmas card class 3-5pm $22

﻿Join Jill (the head bean herself) in making Christmas Cards. These cards use the new line Christmas Ever Chowder.

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Sign up Today for these wonderful classes. sign up for all 3 and save $5. Be sure to call today as space is limited.

11/06/2011

Are you ready for something so exciting? We just unpacked today the New We R Memory Keepers Sew Ribbon. If you love the Sew Easy than you are going to love the new Sew Ribbon. This is so easy and it is going to be so fun on your pages and cards. Here is a look at what we are placing on the shelved right now!

I have this awesome video for you from We R Memory Keepers demonstrating this new product.

Don't you think this is great? Boy, I do! Stop on in today and take a look! See you soon!

Inks,: Tim Holtz Vintage Photo and Antique Linen ( use the lighter shade first and the edge with Vintage photo to get more aged look) and Starzon Brown to edge photos.COther: Felt Flowers, Hero Arts Gems, Stickles Vintage Photo. Chipboard under Photo to make it pop and pop dots.

Next we have Kim's very adorable layout featuring the Bella Blvd. line Midterm.

11/05/2011

Just in this week are two new lines from Simple Stories. I love Simple Stories because everything in the collection coordinates and the sticker embellishments are just so perfect to create the perfect project.

The first new line is Elementary. The is perfect for all you litle ones in elementary school. Here is a look at the stickers. Don't you just love that owl? So cute!

The next line is there year- o-logy. This line is everything you need to complete an album about all the events in a year.

The colors in this line are just so awesome. Stop on in and check them out!

If you love Sizzix Dies then you need to come on in because we just unpacked a new shipment! We have new Tim Holtz dies, new embossing folders, Holiday dies and just about everything you need for a great project! These dies are so fun! Lets take a quick look at the amazing new selection.

ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, JOIN CARDIOLOGY TO CREATE A THANKSGIVING KEEPSAKE. BRING AFAVORITE 3 X 4 PHOTO TO INCLUDE IN THE CARD. (THIS PHOTO WAS REPRODUCED IN SEPIA TONES FOR A VINTAGE LOOK.) WE'LL USE GOOSEBUMPS TO GIVE THE LEAVES A REALISTIC LOOK. BRING YOUR BASIC TOOLKIT AND FAVORITE COLORING SUPPLIES.

REMEMBER IF YOU REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME,COST OF CARD IS $2.00; $2.50 ON WEDNESDAY!

Create a card or project that contains one of the new Northwood Fall Stamps and put it on Facebook or email it to me at siehledwithakiss@gmail.comand I will place it on our Facebook page. First place wins a $10 gift card to Simply Scrapbooks and 2nd place receives a $5 gift card. Plus you will have your project on display in the store! Contest runs through tomorrow-November 6th

Here is a look at the stamps.

Oh I can tons of possibilities with these stamps--So what are you stampers waiting for? Let's get creating!!

Our 2nd contest is with Little Yellow Bicycle's new fall line. Design Team Member Amy Cloud made these cards to spark your mojo.

Oh I just love the colors in this fall line! You have till Friday November 11th to enter the contest. You need to create a card or other project to enter. Place it on Facebook or send it to me at siehledwithakiss@gmail.com and I will place it for you. 1st prize is a $10 gift card and 2nd prize is a $5 gift card. So what are you waiting for? Let's get creating!

11/04/2011

Today we are going to meet another of our wonderful and talented Design Team Members, Kim Reidell.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am married with 2 boys, Alex and Steven. I have studied art since I was a child. I look at scrapbooking as my art / leisure get away from life. Besides scrapbooking, I love photography, books and gardening.

2. When did you first start scrapbooking and why?

In 1997,my oldest on was born at 27 weeks. There was not a baby book that I could find to use. So I made my own with a Disney Winnie The Pooh scrapbook kit. I have never stopped since then.

3. Do you prefer cardstock or patterned paper?

I love pattern paper especially if its vintage looking. However I do still use cardstock a lot . I use stamps and ink on them to achieve the look I want.

4. What is your ‘go to’ embellishment?

Any kind of bling, gem or pearl and twine

5. Do you like to go to crops or prefer to scrap alone?

I usually scrap alone because of my work schedule and kids activities.

11/02/2011

Do you have lots of fall pictures that need to be scrapped? Are you on a budget? Do you like to play with the latest and greatest scrapbook supplies?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to check out our November Super Saver Sketch Class.

Join me, Mary Pat, Saturday November 5th -- 10:30-12:00 $15

In this fun filled class you will receive a kit that contains your 3 sketches, cardstock, and embellishments to make 3 double page layouts. We will have lots of fun and I will show you how to take these sketches and strech them so that you can reuse them again and get a totally differnt look.

In the November class we will use the We R Memory Keepers fall line. This is a perfect line for all you fall needs!

Here is a look at one of the layouts from the class:

Call the store today to secure your kit. Space is limited. See you then!

11/01/2011

Do you love the Tim Holtz distress inks? I know I do! Well, Ranger and Tim Holtz are releasing new Holiday distress Inks! How exciting! We are taking pre orders for the inks. They will for sure to sell out so be sure to call today and preorder the inks and you can pick them up when they come in! Cost $17.99 and call the store at 937-299-6288 to reserve yours!

Over the next several weeks I will be focusing on all the lines that have a Christmas line. There are so many new lines out this year, and I know there is something for everyone. Each day I will take a quick look at all the lines.

10/31/2011

I don't know about you but I just love Halloween and I especially love all the Halloween scrapping lines. Today I want to feature a little mini album made by our very own DT member Amy Cloud. She made this amazing mini using the Bella Blvd Too Cute to Spook line. Let's take a look:

The cover

Some of the inside pages

Oh I just love this little mini. There are so many little details that really make this album perfect.

I hope everyone has a Spooky Halloween and don't forget to stop on in the store to pick up all your last minute Halloween scrappin' needs!

10/30/2011

Thought I would pop in and show off some of the amazing work of the Design Team. First up today are some project from Amy Cloud. She made this awesome mini album using the Teresa Collins World Traveler line. Let's take a look at a couple of pages.

What wonderful pages. If you have gone or are going to go on a trip. This is the line for you to document the journey.

Next up we have some beautiful layouts featuring the Nantucket line by Pink Paislee. I featured this line in HERE. This is such a beautiful line. Our Design Team really rocked it.

First up we have a one page layout made by Amy Cloud.

I really love the idea of cutting the flowers out from the pattern paper and making it an embellishment!

Next, we have Stephanie Johnson with a two page layout featuring the same Nantucket line.

The paper is just perfect for this layout.

Well I hope you found some inspiration today. Be sure to stop on in and take a look at these wonderful line.

THIS MONTH'S CALENDAR CARD WILL CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AND REASONS TO COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS. JOIN US AT 11:00 THIS WEDNESDAY. BRING YOUR BASIC TOOL KIT, FAVORITE COLORING SUPPLIES AND A LIST OF THINGS YOU'RE THANKFUL FOR...(THE TAG IS REMOVABLE SO YOU CAN JOT DOWN YOUR LIST!) REMEMBER EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE THE CALENDAR CARD BEFORE, IT CAN BE USED AS A NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY CARD!

This week we are going to meet Stephanie Johnson. I am sure you have seen tons of layouts from Stephanie. She has a wonderful stlye. Let's get to know her a bit better.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am an 8th grade Social Studies teacher byday and full time Mom by night. I almost majored in Art in college, but loved History just as much. I have two little girls who are the loves of my life and the subject matter of most of my scrapbook pages.

2. When did you first start scrapbooking and why?

I started scrapbooking when my oldest daughter turned one. I needed some type of creative outlet, & really fell in love with scrapbooking.

3. Do you prefer cardstock or patterned paper?

I am a patterned paper junkie

4. What is your ‘go to’ embellishment?

Hmm….I guess my Chestnut Roan Cat’s Eye Stamp because I like to make my pages look older than they are. But a lot of times I just cut things out of pattern paper to make my embellishments for a page.

5. Do you like to go to crops or prefer to scrap alone?

It’s inevitable that I forget something (one time I forgot all my pictures), so I prefer to scrap at home.

Oh dear…..it takes usually a full day for me to get one double page spread done. I tend to get easily distracted when I scrapbook therefore I tend to start and stop alot. Probably because I only get to scrapbook on weekends, & I normally have a million things to cram into 48 hours. But I suppose that may be a good thing because it helps me to take a step back. Sometimes if I look at a layout too long, I get way too critical.

9. Are you a neat scrapbooker or is your space a mess?

When I’m working on a page, it can get pretty messy. But I’m pretty good about cleaning up my mess immediately so I can get inspired to work on something else.

Did you know that Simply Scrapbooks is having a contest going on right now? The contest is to make a layout, card, or altered project featuring the new fall line from Little Yellow Bicycle. Upload the project to our facebook page or email me a picture of the project (siehledwithakiss@gmail.com) and I will post it for you. You could win a $10 gift certificate for 1st place and a $5 gift certificate for 2nd place.

So do you need a little inspiration to get your mojo flowing? Our very own DT member Amy Cloud made these AWESOME! projects.

I am just in love with this layout. Isn't it fantastic? And for all you card makers here are two cards!

You have till November 11th to post your project. I can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Now for all you stampers out there we are having another challenge so be sure to check out tomorrow's post!